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Would be nice if ya had someone ya know that works at the power co as it's right by the road and would be no problem !!!
Looks like a good wind will get it down but the landing with that gonna suck !!
Good luck !!

dirkclod Hi there. I am a Mechanic. And I have seen a lot of guys drop stuff in an expensive engine, and cant get the bolt they dropped out. Well I am always barging about what a good fisherman I am.
And I am the one they get to fish it out. Some times a magnet on a string is all it takes.

Just a thought. PCV pipe sections built while sliding up the tree to support the pipe. At the angle it's sitting you could slide it through the legs. Have a Y near the top so it can't slide down once it is free. Good luck.

What UK flyer said might be a good Idea. Just don't want to get two stuck up there. Possibly be the best way to not damage it. The other ideas to cast a line up there is also good. ( pretty long way up there) I would try to get as many friends as I could to try to catch in a blanket or such to cushin the impact. Good luck & keep us posted.

If I was in this spot first I would try another bird with a hook (might have 2 stuck) or I would call for some help couple people with a sheet and I would climb the tree & hope they catch it and I don't fall . Call a tree company or find a power company truck on the side of the road taking a nap (can't tell you how I know) this will probably cost you .
Or the best way to go is

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There may be few FAA rules regulating hobby flight, but please use common sense. If your flight creates a hazard to people of other aircraft, you can face charges from the FAA if they feel that your flight violates 14 CFR 91.13 'Careless and Reckless' operation. If you are a certificated pilot you could face A Certificate Action as well, so be careful out there.
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Get a long strong string. If you can throw well, tie it to a rock or similar and throw it over and behind and let the rock come down to ground. Grab both ends and shake. It looks like it would come down easy enough. A bow would be great and more accurate. That's a tall tree.

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